2017
DOI: 10.4314/sokjvs.v15i4.6
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Comparative evaluation of pin-in-fiberglass cast and Kirschner-Ehmer external fixative in the management of radius-ulna fractures in dogs

Abstract: Four adult (two males and two females) dogs were used to comparatively evaluate the effectiveness of pin-infiberglass cast with Kirschner-Ehmer type I external skeletal fixative in the management of surgically created radius-ulna fractures in dogs. These dogs were assigned to two groups (A and B) with each group made up of two dogs. The radius-ulna fracture was created in all the dogs under general anaesthesia as follows: Group A, pin-in-fiberglass casting; and Group B, Kirschner-Ehmer type I external fixation… Show more

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“…Group A dogs underwent pin-infiberglass cast technique while group B dogs underwent Kirschner-Ehmer type I external skeletal fixation technique for the repair of the closed, midshaft transverse radius-ulna fractures under general anaesthesia (thiopental sodium (10-20 mg/kg) for induction and ketamine hydrochloride (11-22 mg/kg) for maintenance). The pin-in-fiberglass cast fracture reduction technique for group A dogs was performed as described by Bada et al (2017) (Plate I). This was carried out by drilling two threaded positive profile transfixation pins each craniocaudally into the proximal and distal fracture segments of the fractured radius-ulna bones to exit the skin at the opposite side.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Group A dogs underwent pin-infiberglass cast technique while group B dogs underwent Kirschner-Ehmer type I external skeletal fixation technique for the repair of the closed, midshaft transverse radius-ulna fractures under general anaesthesia (thiopental sodium (10-20 mg/kg) for induction and ketamine hydrochloride (11-22 mg/kg) for maintenance). The pin-in-fiberglass cast fracture reduction technique for group A dogs was performed as described by Bada et al (2017) (Plate I). This was carried out by drilling two threaded positive profile transfixation pins each craniocaudally into the proximal and distal fracture segments of the fractured radius-ulna bones to exit the skin at the opposite side.…”
Section: Experimental Designmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Various methods have been used in the management of radius and ulna fractures; however, external fixation methods are primarily suggested (Charles & David, 1985). Although, the use of simple external fixations are becoming more and more popular for the treatment of fractures in animals, their potentials have not been fully maximized due to the fact that the current commercially available external fixation devices are complex and expensive (Goh et al, 1997, Bada et al, 2017. The cost of treatment and medical care is an important issue all over the world (Emara et al, 2015).…”
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confidence: 99%